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# Ann Arbor Fiber Expo 2026 (Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/washtenaw-farm-council-fairgrounds-saline

- **Dates:** Apr 11–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds (https://conventions.com/venues/washtenaw-farm-council-fairgrounds-saline)
- **Attendance:** 2,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 111+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official AAFE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Textiles & Craft Manufacturing
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ann-arbor-fiber-expo-1024/hotels

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Ann Arbor Fiber Expo brings 2,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Textiles & Craft Manufacturing to Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds in Saline, MI (Apr 11–12, 2026). The Ann Arbor Fiber Expo utilizes multiple buildings at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds to host over 100 vendors and thousands of fiber arts enthusiasts. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Zeilinger Wool Co, The Woolery, Schacht Spindle Company, Halcyon Yarn.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Zeilinger Wool Co** (zwool.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Building A, Booth #12
- **The Woolery** (woolery.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Building B, Booth #45
- **Schacht Spindle Company** (schachtspindle.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Building A, Booth #5
- **Halcyon Yarn** (halcyonyarn.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Building B, Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Textiles & Craft Manufacturing Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Textiles & Craft Manufacturing Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Zeilinger Wool Co** (Platinum / Diamond (Building A, Booth #12) — Textiles & Craft Manufacturing): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **The Woolery** (Exhibitor (Building B, Booth #45) — Textiles & Craft Manufacturing): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Schacht Spindle Company** (Exhibitor (Building A, Booth #5) — Textiles & Craft Manufacturing): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Halcyon Yarn** (Exhibitor (Building B, Booth #22) — Textiles & Craft Manufacturing): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Saline Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Saline Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Saline Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Saline Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Saline Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Ann Arbor Fiber Expo in Saline?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Ann Arbor Fiber Expo (Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Saline) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Saline EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds for Ann Arbor Fiber Expo?
Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Saline Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Saline is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.